Irumban Puli Achar Easy

Ingredientsfor 10 servings

• 500 g Bilimbi Irumban (puli)
• Ginger A small piece
• 7 Cloves Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Fenugreek powder (Uluva)
• 2 tbsp Chilly powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup Vinegar
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
• Sesame/gingely oil, as needed
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing irumban puli achar, first wash the puli well and dry with a cloth. Cut into small pieces.

2. Step 2

   Mix some salt with the irumban puli pieces and dry in the hot sun for 2 days.

3. Step 3

   Grind ginger, garlic, fenugreek powder and mustard seeds with little vinegar to a smooth paste.

4. Step 4

   Heat nallenna in a pan and cook the ginger mixture. Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, remaining vinegar and stir in low flame.

5. Step 5

   Stir in irumban puli pieces, sugar and required salt. Stir everything together thoroughly in low flame for a few seconds and remove from fire.

6. Step 6

   Irumban puli achar, a traditional favorite with keralites, is ready.